Check out the October Millstream Calendar, featuring dozens of engaging activities, programs, learning sessions, and more!
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Towne Square looks amazing following its extensive reinvention! More to come as we continue to reinvest in our community.
Crane's Mill added 15 new photos to the album: Towne Square Renovation.
August 11 at 1:04 PM ·
Known for its grand entrance, wood beams, and high ceiling, Towne Square has been a sight-to-behold for more than 20 years. When the time came for a renovation, many of those beloved features were carefully reimagined, giving way to a new Towne Square that is equally stunning and will serve residents and families for years to come.
The project, which broke ground in December of 2019, saw Towne Square torn down to the studs. Walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, fixtures, and windows are all brand-new, as are finishing touches including lamps, vases, and more.
Highlights include an abundance of seating areas, two gas fireplaces, a brand-new game room with big-screen television, and a modern four-sided bar that combines real-world accessibility with high-end panache!
With this second phase of the project now complete, Crane's Mill continues reinvesting in the community with Sycamore I and II renovations beginning now. Corridors, lounges, and common areas are slated for a complete makeover ... stay tuned for more!
Crane’s Mill residents are writing Congress to #Act4OlderAdults. As Congress takes up a new #COVID19 relief package amid reports of spikes & a possible 2nd wave, @LeadingAge's #Act4OlderAdults urges lawmakers not to walk away from millions of older adults and their care providers. Join the campaign today: leadingage.org/act
Crane’s Mill residents are writing Congress to #Act4OlderAdults. As Congress takes up a new #COVID19 relief package amid reports of spikes & a possible 2nd wave, @LeadingAge's #Act4OlderAdults urges lawmakers not to walk away from millions of older adults and their care providers. Join the campaign today: leadingage.org/act
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Journey Hospice NJ
9 hrs ·
Today we celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
Accessing palliative care at an early stage in your illness journey enables patients to live more comfortably with the symptoms of their illness in the best possible way, for as long as possible.
Hospice care not only provides comfort and assistance to someone facing a life-ending illness, but also to their loved ones and caregivers.
If you would like to discuss the benefits or timing of accessing either palliative care or hospice care, call us today. (800) 458-0651.
Movies and more: as part of our safe reopening plan, residents have access to more than a dozen movies, documentaries, and travelogues playing on the big screen this month--to a socially-distant audience.
Census Deadline extended to 10/31.
It's important to complete a Census for all properties you occupy, including seasonal homes. To complete your census, or for more information go to www.2020census.gov.
Residents and staff in our Skilled Nursing area enjoyed singing, dancing, and snacks to celebrate Oktoberfest! Everyone enjoyed the party and had plenty of laughs. Next week, the Assisted Living neighborhood joins in the fun with an Oktoberfest of its own!
Journey Hospice provides compassionate hospice and palliative care with a focus on each patient’s integrity and dignity. Serving Essex and select areas of Morris county. Learn more at journeyhospicenj.org
Our community's newly-renovated pool and fitness center reopened last month. As part of our safe reopening plan, residents sign up in advance, and capacity is limited to state guidelines.
Journey Hospice is presenting a FREE virtual workshop on Advance Directives. They'll help you start a conversation with your family about your medical wishes and take you through the steps to prepare the necessary documents.Register today!
THU, NOV 12 AT 10:00 AM EST
Let's Talk Turkey: Workshop on Advance Directives
Today's phenomenal Fall Festival was fun for all! Residents enjoyed live music, pumpkin carving, caricatures, food, drinks, games, vendors, and more!
"The 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment season runs from October 15 through December 7 and it’ll be even trickier than normal for new and existing beneficiaries."
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Virtual TED Talks provide insight and inspiration for our socially-distanced audience.
Staying socially-distanced while exercising is a breeze in Hinman Hall, which provides plenty of room for working out and spreading out.
The Heartwood Cafe is open for business! Starting today, residents can once again enjoy their favorite hot and cold breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, grilled items, made-to-order sandwiches, plus prepared foods, snacks, drinks, and more! Everything is currently packaged "to go" as we continue to safely reopen our community. Stay tuned for more!
What do you do when Grandma cannot attend your wedding? You take the festivities to her! Mary Crincoli, a Crane’s Mill resident, enjoyed Sunday’s wedding via Zoom. On Monday, the bride and groom came to the community for a special photoshoot.
Mary was thrilled to see her granddaughter in her dress and celebrate with the newlyweds.
Congratulations Ryan and Shannon!
2020 Brick Dedication Ceremony
Instructor Heather Ballantine leads the Crane's Mill Drama Club in an outdoor, socially-distanced rehearsal.
We are excited to share Crane's Mill's Featured Business page on Suburban Essex Magazine's Best of Essex site!
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Garden Club members created these gorgeous Botanical Pumpkins! Members received supplies including farm-fresh pumpkins, dried botanicals, Spanish moss, plus other decorations and materials, along with instructions to complete this autumn-inspired project!
"It's fun to stay at the YMCA!" Music, dancing, snacks, and more were the order of the day in Assisted Living for the neighborhood's Oktoberfest celebration!
Falling leaves and blooming mums are on display today outside Towne Square.
Looking to support those in need this holiday season? We've kicked off our Holiday Giving campaign. Click below to see how you can help spread holiday cheer to children, seniors and families throughout LSMNJ's programs.
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
10 hrs ·
It's Official! The holidays are right around the corner and our annual Holiday Giving campaign is underway. We need your help more than ever before. LSMNJ provides gifts to the seniors, children and families in our affordable housing communities and seniors who participate in our Lutheran Senior LIFE program. YOU CAN HELP! Learn more at http://ow.ly/lPfG50C9RcH
Tonight's entree specials include the Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole and Fresh Catch of the Day, served with fresh broccoli florets, sweet potato latkes, beef barley vegetable soup, and Black Forest gateau for dessert.
The engaging and charismatic speaker Paul White returned to Crane's Mill to present “Walking Tour of Greenwich Village and Manhattan...Famous Sites, Cool Spots.” Mr. White took residents on a tour of sites, monuments and cool places of Manhattan from downtown to uptown.
The November Millstream Calendars are now up on the website, featuring dozens of socially-distant and virtual programs for our Independent and Assisted Living residents. Follow the link below to see more.
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From the 2020 Crane's Mill Calendar, it's Mr. October--Bob Davis! Mr. Davis lived at Crane's Mill for 10 years before passing away at age 96 late last year.
Mr. Davis is pictured here enjoying the Crane's Mill pool, and shooting pool in his younger years!
On Tuesday, November 10, Crane's Mill resident Dr. Victor Groisser held a virtual signing and discussion of his memoir, "The Doctor From Brooklyn". Follow the link below to learn more and preview this fascinating story!
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The Doctor From Brooklyn--Softcover
We were honored to receive American Legion James Caldwell Post 185 for a special Veterans Day ceremony. The group's chaplain led us in prayer, and the service finished with a 21-gun salute.
Thank you to all those who have served our great nation.
"Yep, I'll be perfectly content if that's how my story ends: sitting on the swing with the woman I love, my soul mate, and our two wonderful children nearby."
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Alex Trebek: In His Own Words
Drama Club rehearsals continue, and we just got word that this year's big performance will be a collection of radio classics from the 1930s! Stay tuned for more ...
Residents in our Assisted Living neighborhood enjoyed a fall-themed Paint & Sip program! Art has been proven to benefit mental health, including reducing stress and anxiety while boosting self esteem.
Chelsea Rojas, Crane's Mill's Exercise Physiologist, led a presentation titled "The Importance of Healthy Skin," broadcast throughout the community via Zoom. Chelsea discussed the skin's composition, how it can change as we age, and why it's important to protect our skin all year round.
The Crane's Mill culinary team is known for creating world-class cuisine on a daily basis. Check out these entrée highlights from November’s dinner menu, including homemade crab cakes, gnocchi, pork tenderloin, seared scallops, and follow the link below to read more:
https://www.cranesmill.org/news-events/news/cranes-mill-culinary-team-creates-world-class-cuisine-on-daily-basis/
Today's Gardening Project involved planting and decorating a coffee plant. Residents received the plant along with a 4" flower pot, potting mix, decorative accessories, and more, all delivered to their doors. The finished product is the perfect houseplant that will surely remain lively and colorful thanks to our horticulturist's expert care instructions!
Follow the link below for a fun way to support our parent organization:
THU, DEC 3 AT 7:00 PM EST
Virtual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Wishing everyone a Blessed Thanksgiving today.
We are thankful for our wonderful Chaplain, Pastor Nancy Truscott, for providing Assisted Living residents with a socially-distanced Thanksgiving service.
Blessings to each and all this Thanksgiving.
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A Message of Thanksgiving From Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey.
Did you know? Crane's Mill has its own full-time pastry chef, Claudia Hansen. Ms. Hansen trained at The Culinary Institute of America and creates mouth-watering desserts daily--check out some of her scratch-made work from the past few days:
Milton fits right in with the Crane's Mill staff by getting his daily temperature check at our digital kiosk. The camera also checks for proper mask-wearing, and Milton's correctly masked up as always! Great job little buddy!
Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 20400 for these making these gorgeous holiday wreaths for our residents' doors! Your creativity and generosity is helping make our residents' holidays that much brighter this year!
Look who we found playing tic-tac-toe in our new game room--it's Milton, the Crane's Mill Elf!
Follow along as we search for our frolicsome little friend all around campus from now through Christmas Day!
Assisted Living residents displayed a cornucopia of talent at last week's Thanksgiving-themed Paint & Sip!
Peg Pomorski, a long-time Crane's Mill resident, celebrated her 101st birthday!! She was surprised on her big day to see her loving family on a special Zoom birthday party, and was given a special proclamation from West Caldwell Mayor Joseph Tempesta, Jr. The proclamation was proudly delivered by Crane's Mill Health Center Administrator McIntosh Thervil.
Mrs. Pomorski is known by residents and staff alike as a kindhearted, spirited, and all-around lovely person. We are grateful that she calls Crane's Mill her home, we love spending time with her, and we wish her all the best for a fantastic year ahead.
Happy Birthday Peg!!
Each week, Pastor Nancy leads a group in praying the Holy Rosary. Before beginning her virtual session, our devoted chaplain found some time to display some levity alongside Milton!
We discovered Milton stretching out in our fitness studio! This bright, airy space opened last year and plays host to daily fitness classes perfect for all ability levels.
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Nothing beats a fresh cup of coffee on a Sunday morning--but we'll have to wait our turn! We found Milton brewing himself a cup of Joe in one of our amazing apartments. Milton chose a Morris - a two bedroom, two bath with den - which boasts plenty of room for toy making.
Want to see more of Milton's Morris? Check out the virtual tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHnPfFtTpFU&t
Concierge On The Shelf? We found Milton covering the front desk in Towne Square! He'll need all his elfin magic to keep up with our hardworking, people-pleasing, problem-solving concierge team!
Our community’s commitment to our staff and residents is unwavering, and their safety is our first priority. With the holidays fast approaching, traditions like our tree lighting, Christmas caroling, and religious services will all continue—but in a virtual format so everyone stays safe.
Please help us celebrate virtually here on social media (by liking, sharing and commenting words of encouragement) so we can help everyone have a happy, healthy holiday season! We appreciate all your support!
We swore we heard someone tickling the ivories in Hinman Hall ... sure enough, there's Milton! Centrally-located in Towne Square, Hinman Hall showcases performances (both live and live-streamed) including music, theater, learning sessions, and more!
Each year, staff members volunteer their time to wrap holiday presents for our residents. Imagine their surprise when they found Milton tangled up in blue (wrapping paper)!
Hey look--it's Milton! He's hanging around our newly-renovated Outpatient Therapy suite this morning. This specialized area offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy to Crane’s Mill residents and members of the general public.
Check out the Crane’s Mill Drama Club performing radio classics!
We spotted our sprightly sidekick on the cafe patio, peering out into the woods. The campus is a Certified Wildlife Habitat, and Milton knows if you keep your eyes peeled, you just might see a turkey, fox, or deer roaming around!
Check out the Crane's Mill culinary team in the news!
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Culinary Team at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell Creates World-Class Cuisine
Milton is helping our outstanding maintenance department this morning! They are hanging a new resident's television, and Milton is measuring to make sure everything is just right.
Umm little buddy ... you're supposed to be working, not watching!
What is Milton up to today? He's helping a new resident pick out flooring, countertops, cabinets, paint colors, and more!
When a new resident decides to make their move, we work together to make sure they get exactly what they're looking for--from colors and finishes to lighting and accessibility--to create their retirement dream home. Best of all, we do all the work for you!
Highlights include an abundance of seating areas, two gas fireplaces, a brand-new game room with big-screen television, a modern four-sided bar, and more!
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Crane’s Mill at West Caldwell Renovations Invigorate Towne Square
It's 5 o'clock ... somewhere! We spotted Milton hanging out at our new Towne Square pub! This full-service bar features 360 degree seating, beer on tap, and everything a bartender needs to put on a heck of a happy hour! The newly-renovated space is ready to open as soon as we can ... stay tuned!
Like many staff members, Milton spent the night on campus to make sure the community didn't miss a beat!
Nursing staff, housekeeping, administration, dining, and others were able to get right to their posts first thing this morning, and Milton grabbed a shovel to pitch in with our ace snow removal team!
Check out the residents' latest planting project! This holiday-themed project was delivered directly to their doors and included all the materials, plus instructions and even an evergreen-related word search!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
It's Christmas Eve, and we found Milton hiding in the Towne Square Christmas Tree!
Merry Christmas everyone--wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday!
Milton provided a special delivery to residents' doors--egg nog, sweet treats, and a sleek Crane's Mill scarf! Thanks for helping everyone get in the holiday spirit!
Elf in the pool?! We found Milton dipping his toes in the water of our newly-renovated indoor pool! The space features a large, heated pool, hot tub, and plenty of natural light. There's nothing light enjoying one of the chaise lounges with the snow piled up right outside!
Look who visited the Crane's Mill library! Milton picked out some of his favorites based on their snowy-white covers.
Do we spot one called "Elfin Magic" in his collection? Milton surely could write the book on that subject!
Milton is helping our outstanding maintenance department this morning! They are hanging a new resident's television, and Milton is measuring to make sure everything is just right.
Umm little buddy ... you're supposed to be working, not watching!
Wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year!
Residents and staff enjoyed a virtual New Year’s toast—cheers to 2021!
Good News! COVID-19 Vaccine is coming to Crane's Mill.
We'll begin our first phase of vaccinations in early January which will include all staff members and our most vulnerable population of residents in our skilled nursing level of care. Additional phases of vaccine distribution to our residents will be announced when available, based on the NJ State Vaccination Plan. Check our COVID resource webpage for more info and updates at http://bit.ly/3hsmNlx.
Vocalist Beth Tinnon performs live tonight exclusively for Crane's Mill residents! Tonight's concert is one of more than 200 unique programs this month.
"Beth Tinnon has enchanted audiences with her unique blend of 'class and sass' all over the world." Check her out in the video at the link below:
https://youtu.be/nbPXrvgePqM
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Beth Promo Final Rev
Last week, Crane's Mill's chaplain, Pastor Nancy Truscott, led a wonderful, socially-distant Advent service in our Assisted Living neighborhood.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
Residents enjoyed a virtual Current Events discussion with presenter Adam Black. Adam is an Adjunct Professor of History at Monmouth University and a PhD Candidate at Drew University. The interactive program covered events around the world, including the Georgia Senate run-off election.
The January Millstream calendars are up, showcasing a wide range of activities, programs, lectures, exercise classes, and more! Follow the link below to see what our residents will be up to in Independent Living and Assisted Living this month:
https://www.cranesmill.org/news-events/millstream-newsletter/
The experts from the Mayo Clinic set the record straight on vaccine misconceptions. Follow the link below to read more.
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COVID-19 vaccine myths debunked
Check out this inspiring piece showcasing seniors who ski, snowboard, and snowshoe!
Of course, you don't have to hit the slopes to make the most out of winter. Just two hours a week spent in a natural environment has a positive effect (on physical and mental well-being) , according to a recent study published in the journal, "Nature."
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How to Embrace the Joys of Winter This Year
Wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year!
Residents and staff enjoyed a virtual New Year’s toast—cheers to 2021!
Educated. Motivated. Vaccinated.
LSMNJ President & CEO Colleen Frankenfield and Crane's Mill Vice President and Executive Director Marina Ferrer led the way as over 100 staff members and Skilled Nursing residents received their COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, January 10.
Clinics continue with Assisted Living residents tomorrow followed by more throughout the week.
Ralph Perri, director of plant operations, was the first employee vaccinated today! Stay tuned for more throughout the week!
"Dr. Sanjay Gupta says it's not only important to find a way to stay active in 2021, but to put more focus on the control center of the body: our brain."
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Sanjay Gupta on How to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Residents enjoyed a virtual Current Events discussion with presenter Adam Black. Adam is an Adjunct Professor of History at Monmouth University and a PhD Candidate at Drew University. The interactive program covered events around the world, including the Georgia Senate run-off election.
The January Millstream calendars are up, showcasing a wide range of activities, programs, lectures, exercise classes, and more! Follow the link below to see what our residents will be up to in Independent Living and Assisted Living this month:
https://www.cranesmill.org/news-events/millstream-newsletter/
Marina Ferrer, Vice President and Executive Director of Crane's Mill, was interviewed as part of this WMBC-TV piece on seniors receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
The report also features footage from our community and is available to view at the link below:
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WMBC-TV News Video - NJ West Caldwell Senior COVID--19 Vaccinations
Our residents' most recent Garden Club project involved potting a lovely Threadleaf Aralia. The easy-to-grow plants and materials were delivered directly to residents.
Educated. Motivated. Vaccinated. There is so much great energy at today’s vaccine clinic! We are happy to report that 98% of residents opted to participate!
Educated. Motivated. Vaccinated. We are celebrating another big day here at Crane’s Mill as more than 300 residents and staff receive their first dose!
Author and Crane's Mill resident Sarajane Giere led a virtual "meet the author" and chapter reading, followed by a socially-distanced book signing of her new book, "My Pilot - A Story of War, Love, and ALS." Visit her website https://sarajanegiere.com/ to learn more.
“Sarajane Giere offers a uniquely intimate glimpse into the life of a military wife as she tells the story of her fighter pilot husband, Bernie, a Vietnam Veteran who flew 214 combat missions in the Vietnam War and served twenty-five years in the Air National Guard’s world-class 106th Rescue Wing.”
Happening now: residents are holding a virtual tea party, enjoying tea and scones (delivered to their doors) while speaker Alexander Clemente discusses the history of tea.
As the promise of the #COVID19 vaccine becomes a reality, join us in pausing to remember and honor those LSMNJ has lost.
Marina Ferrer, Vice President and Executive Director of Crane's Mill, was interviewed as part of this WMBC-TV piece on seniors receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
The report also features footage from our community and is available to view at the link below:
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WMBC-TV News Video - NJ West Caldwell Senior COVID--19 Vaccinations
Our residents' most recent Garden Club project involved potting a lovely Threadleaf Aralia. The easy-to-grow plants and materials were delivered directly to residents.
Did you know? Beginning in March 2020, we began posting our menu online every week to help residents and their families better plan their meals. Tonight's dinner sounds scrumptious:
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Stuffed Cabbage
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast
Acorn Squash
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes
Pistacchio Raspberry Roulade
https://www.cranesmill.org/cranes-mill-coronavirus-covid-19-resource-center/menus-and-meal-delivery/
We would like to extend a huge "THANK YOU" to the North Caldwell Public School students who provided these "Winter Warmup" goody bags to every resident on our campus! We really appreciate your thoughtfulness and love the handmade cards! :)
Join us for this virtual webinar for Vietnam veterans, their spouses and families, discussing end-of-life care. RSVP today by calling (609) 380-4302 or by emailing bgebhart@lsmnj.org.
FRI, JAN 29
Quality of End-of-Life Care for Vietnam Era Veterans
Professor Alexander Clemente, professor of history at Montclair State University, presented an interactive virtual lecture for our residents titled "Renaissance Humamism."
Professor Clemente writes, ""When considering the Italian Renaissance, most think of the works by great artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti. But such works were just some of the manifestations of the movement of Renaissance Humanism. What was this intellectual movement, and what other effects did it have on Western Civilization?"
"While direct, in-person social interaction is a 'social meal' – a powerful, lasting way to satiate your hunger – 'social snacks,' or indirect social interactions, can make us feel at ease for a time, too."
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10 Zoom-Free Ways to Nurture Friendships During the Pandemic
Pastor Nancy Truscott, Crane's Mill's Chaplain, delivered these thoughtful tokens of hope to residents. The New Year gifts included crosses made from olive wood from the Holy Land and hamsa keychains inscribed with the traveler's prayer.
Nancy was also kind enough to share some of the "thank you" notes she received from residents.
Throughout the past 9 months, The Crane’s Mill Health Center has maintained its five star CMS rating, and underwent a COVID-19 Focused Survey and were found to be “Deficiency Free” and compliant with all the infection control regulations.
We continue to practice unparalleled safety precautions while providing residents with the world-class service and care they have come to expect from Crane’s Mill.
We accept new residents at all levels of care, including:
Assisted Living
Memory Support
Long-Term Nursing Care
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
Schedule your virtual tour today:
Call: 973-240-9630
Visit: cranesmill.org
Ask about our short-term respite stays
Residents enjoyed a virtual art lecture titled, "Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman" presented by art history expert Janet Mandel.
"Augusta Savage overcame poverty, racism, and gender discrimination to become a luminary of the Harlem Renaissance. Her sculptures celebrated African American culture, and her work as an arts educator and political activist catalyzed social change. This talk will explore Savage’s lasting legacy by examining her remarkable life and affecting works, as well as those of the younger artists she inspired."
Staff and residents received their second vaccine doses this week, with CVS setting up two "Round 2" vaccine clinics on Sunday, January 31, and today, February 3 at our community. Take that, COVID-19!
It’s a second round knockout!! We’re giving COVID-19 a one-two punch as residents and staff get their second vaccine dose today! 🥊🥊
Say hello to our Crane's Mill Neighbor of the Week!
This week we're featuring Phyllis Novick, who became a resident in 2016. Phyllis is involved in an array of the community's clubs and programs.
Check out this quick video to hear her thoughts on being a resident here throughout the pandemic.
Did you know? Beginning in March 2020, we began posting our menu online every week to help residents and their families better plan their meals. Tonight's dinner sounds scrumptious:
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Stuffed Cabbage
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast
Acorn Squash
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes
Pistacchio Raspberry Roulade
https://www.cranesmill.org/cranes-mill-coronavirus-covid-19-resource-center/menus-and-meal-delivery/
❤️ On Friday, February 5, residents and staff celebrated Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease. The group had a great time exercising with a one-mile, socially-distanced indoor walk! ❤️
The Gift Box, our resident-run gift shop, is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Dick Carter, a longtime Crane's Mill resident, provides a friendly greeting to folks shopping for greeting cards, snacks, sundries, and treats for their Valentines.
Are any of these questions weighing heavily on your decision to get vaccinated? New Jersey Health Commissioner, Judy Persichilli, helps to provide the answers you are looking for.
- Can the COVID vaccine give you COVID-19?
- Will the vaccines work against the variants we are hearing about?
- Should pregnant women get vaccinated?
- Are the two different vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) interchangeable?
- Why isn't there more vaccine?
- What are the advantages of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
- If I get vaccinated, do I still need to wear a mask or face covering?
- How often do I need to get vaccinated? Is it annual, once in 10 years, once in a lifetime?
- Can teachers get the vaccine?
http://ow.ly/jvex50DvRaG
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NJ's Top 10 COVID Vaccine Questions: What You Need To Know
“I’ve always loved it here, and I’ve been especially appreciative of the care we’ve received during the pandemic,” said one Crane’s Mill resident. “All the staff has gone above and beyond.”
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Crane’s Mill Remains COVID-Free Since May 2020
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
February 9 at 11:01 AM ·
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress where she served for seven terms. The daughter of immigrants from Barbados and Guyana, Chisholm had a significant impact on anti-poverty policy and educational reform. Today, and every day, we celebrate #BlackHistory
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #ShirleyChisholm #BringAFoldingChair #PACEProgram #LutheranSeniorLIFE #HudsonCounty #seniorcare #seniorservices
FREE Virtual CEU WORKSHOP for Nurses, Social Workers, and Caregivers of those with Dementia
WED, FEB 24 AT 12:00 PM EST
FREE Virtual CEU WORKSHOP For Nurses, Social Workers, and Caregivers of those with Dementia
Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. He sought equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged, and all victims of injustice through peaceful protest. Today, and every day, we celebrate #BlackHistory
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #MartinLutherKingJr #PACEProgram #LutheranSeniorLIFE #HudsonCounty #seniorcare #seniorservices
Thank you to the Key Club Students from James Caldwell High School for joining us on Zoom for Ice Cream and Conversations! Our residents loved sharing the afternoon catching up with the younger generation and sharing stories.
You're not alone. Let Journey Hospice help provide support to you as you care for a friend or loved one.
TUE, MAR 2 AT 7:00 PM EST
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Say hello to our Crane's Mill Neighbor of the Week!
This week we're featuring Susie Price. Susie moved to Crane's Mill when the community opened in 1998, and lives in one of the cottages. (Susie's interview is from a few years ago ... she has now called Crane's Mill her home for almost 23 years!)
Susie enjoys gardening outside of her cottage and loves traveling with her daughter and the residents.
Staff is busy delivering these sweet Valentine's Day gift bags to our residents. Treats, sweets, games, and even a mask are part of these cute creations aimed at celebrating this special day at a distance.
❤️ Thank you to St. James Episcopal Church of Upper Montclair for the lovely Valentines for our Assisted Living residents! ❤️
Harriet Tubman was an escaped enslaved woman who became a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad, leading enslaved people to freedom before the Civil War. She was also a nurse, a Union spy, and a women’s suffrage supporter. Tubman is one of the most recognized icons in American history. Today, and every day, we celebrate #BlackHistory
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #HarrietTubman #PACEProgram #LutheranSeniorLIFE #HudsonCounty #seniorcare #seniorservices
Find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. Attend Journey Hospice's virtual Bereavement Support group. Open to anyone experiencing loss.
TUE, MAR 2 AT 9:30 AM EST
Virtual Bereavement Support Group
Claire and Shirley are avid swimmers, and they found the perfect spot to ride out this snow storm--our amazing indoor pool!
Nicole Smith, our director of community programming, continuously innovates to keep residents engaged. Take a look at last week's Garden Club project! Materials were delivered to residents' doors, and included everything needed to create the perfect Valentine's Day arrangement!
Ash Wednesday looks a bit different this year. Pastor Nancy Truscott, the Crane's Mill Chaplain, visited Assisted Living this morning followed by an ambitious afternoon schedule (seen here) to cover the rest of campus on foot.
Pastor Nancy, assisted by Independent Living resident Connie Guida, is using individual q-tips dipped in ashes, then applied to the forehead. She is wearing gloves, two masks, a face shield, and, hopefully, her walking shoes!
Thank you Nancy for all you do in helping our residents and staff begin the holiest season of the church year.
Crane's Mill is hopping with over 200 planned programs and activities this month. With Arts & Crafts in Skilled Nursing, Mardi Gras in Assisted Living, and Current Events on Zoom, engaging programming continues across campus--even at a distance!
Crane's Mill residents took a virtual trip to France! L' amusement began with a live Zoom concert, “La Francais Vie," followed by a Happy Hour, a special program "Travelogue: France," and a wonderful French-themed dinner:
French Onion Soup
Beef Bourguignon
Coq au Vin
Cauliflower Gratin
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Crepe Suzette
Don't miss tomorrow's big live event, right here on our Facebook page--we'll see you then!
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Cooking Demo with Crane's Mill Chef Dominic Ackerman
Take a tour of Towne Square--Crane's Mill's central hub for socializing, dining, programming, and more. The recently renovated space features stunning architectural accents and striking yet functional furnishings.
Areas of note include the main lobby, bar, bistro, entertainment room, and a sensational outdoor patio.
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Join us in welcoming Mandy Laraway as our new Health Center Administrator!
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Here's Chelsea Rojas, our exercise physiologist, a key team member who does an awesome job keeping residents active and engaged. Chelsea gives us an inside look at a prize raffle for the community's February Fitness challenge! Congratulations to the winners, who took home fitness gift baskets:
Most min exercised in the month: 1,305 = 21.75 hours
💪🏽 RIchard Carter
Most water consumed in the month:
💦 Anita Goodwyn
Our raffle winner for exercise participation out out 35 participants:
🎟 Toni Greenfeld
Chef Dominic shared his crepe recipes from last week's cooking demo--check them out here, along with these action shots! Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more fun!
Say hello to our Crane's Mill Neighbor of the Week!
Lisa Alfano joined the Crane's Mill community in August 2020 as the Director of Admissions in the Health Center. Lisa has lived in this area of Essex County her whole life. She is a Certified Social Worker and has been working in long term care for 30 years, having previously held positions as Director of Admissions and in Social Work.
Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Human Services from the University of Scranton. Lisa is dedicated to making sure that every patient and resident that enters Crane’s Mill receives quality care, is treated with dignity and respect, and has a positive, life enhancing experience.
Crane's Mill is hopping with over 200 planned programs and activities this month. With Arts & Crafts in Skilled Nursing, Mardi Gras in Assisted Living, and Current Events on Zoom, engaging programming continues across campus--even at a distance!
Crane's Mill residents took a virtual trip to France! L' amusement began with a live Zoom concert, “La Francais Vie," followed by a Happy Hour, a special program "Travelogue: France," and a wonderful French-themed dinner:
French Onion Soup
Beef Bourguignon
Coq au Vin
Cauliflower Gratin
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Crepe Suzette
Throughout the past year, Crane's Mill residents have embraced video conferencing to stay in touch with family and friends, and as a way to continue the community's outstanding resident programming.
Here's a look at some recent interactive sessions, including Current Events, International Women's Day, World Prayer Day, and a special art lecture - Berthe Morisot, The Purest Impressionist.
The Crane's Mill Health Center celebrated Employee Appreciation Day with homemade cookies by our Admissions Director, Lisa Alfano.
Today, in honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we are featuring six amazing women who represent our Independent Living centenarians as our neighbors of the week:
Patricia Gleason, 100
Pat moved to Crane’s Mill from Verona, New Jersey. She and her husband, a Schering-Plough Director and Vice President (deceased), and their six children lived in places as diverse as Canada and Mexico. In more recent years, Pat served on the board of the Garden Club of Montclair and as a docent at the Montclair Art Museum. Her interests are travel, art, music, reading, and her family.
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Today, in honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we are featuring six amazing women who represent our Independent Living centenarians as our neighbors of the week:
Doris Hentschel, 100
Doris moved to Crane’s Mill after residing in Dumont, New Jersey. Her previous job was as chief cook and bottle washer in a small office where she worked for forty-six years. She is a member of the Lutheran Church of our Redeemer in Dumont. She volunteered for the Lutheran Braille Workers assembling books and is involved in many church organizations. Her hobbies include reading, music, and traveling.
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Today, in honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we are featuring six amazing women who represent our Independent Living centenarians as our neighbors of the week:
Mickey Konweiser, 100
Mickey moved to Crane’s Mill from Roseland, New Jersey, in 2019. She grew up in Newark and lived in South Orange where she worked at Satsk’s Jewelers. She has one daughter, two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mickey is an avid advanced bridge player and was active at the Deborah Hospital and the National Council of Jewish Women. She and her husband, who was an electrical contractor, enjoyed traveling in Europe.
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Today, in honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we are featuring six amazing women who represent our Independent Living centenarians as our neighbors of the week:
Margaret (Peg) Pomorski, 101
Peg moved to Crane’s Mill after living in Clifton for sixty-two years. She is a mother of two daughters and has three grandchildren. After graduating from business school, she worked as a secretary at General Electric Company. Peg is a member of St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Clifton as well as the New Jersey Power Boating Squadron and the Arnold Palmer Golf Association. She enjoys boating, golf, tennis, sewing, crafts, and gardening.
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☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day! Residents are currently loving our strolling bagpiper! This afternoon, more fun will take place over Zoom and holiday-themed treats will be delivered door-to-door! ☘️
There's still time to sign up for this Thursday's caregiver seminar. Presenters from Bratton Estate and Elder Care Attorneys and Journey Hospice will provide resources for combating fatigue and a discussion on planning strategies. Register online at http://bit.ly/2MPk9e8.
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Caregiver Planning Strategies for Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
Crane’s Mill poet Charlotte Mandel shared a one-hour poetry afternoon on Zoom.
Her program, titled "A Poet’s Journey: From Coney Island to The Land of Canaan" covered Charlotte's beginnings and evolution of her life as a poet. Charlotte read poems from her earliest to most recent works, and answered questions from the virtual audience.
Charlotte Mandel has published eleven books of poetry. Her awards include a Lifetime Achievement Award from Brooklyn College, the New Jersey Poets Prize, and two Fellowships in poetry from New Jersey State Council on the Arts. She has given readings at Folger Shakespeare Library, Princeton Arts Council, Manhattan Theatre Club, among many others. Visit her at charlottemandel.com
Say Hello to our Crane’s Mill Neighbor of the Week
Mandy Laraway has worked in health care for the past 15 years and embarks on a new journey as Administrator of Crane’s Mill’s Skilled Nursing and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation departments. She began her career in long term care as an activities assistant. Early on, Mandy knew she had a passion for working with the senior population. Before becoming a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Mandy worked in various roles including Activity Director, Resident Concierge, and Assistant Administrator.
Mandy is on the board for New Jersey Alliance for Culture Change which is a coalition dedicated to transforming traditional culture of long-term care to one that promotes individualized and services supporting dignity and choice for each person.
Mandy is excited to join the Crane’s Mill team and is looking forward to meeting all the residents, families, and staff. Mandy resides in Union, NJ with her husband and two beautiful daughters. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, running, and hanging out down the shore.
Please join us in wishing Crane's Mill resident Ida Bavazzano a very Happy 100th Birthday!
Mrs. Bavazzano received a proclamation from West Caldwell Mayor Joseph Tempesta, Jr.
LSMNJ's FEET IN THE STREET is back and this time it’s VIRTUAL!
Let's help NJ families and seniors. The virtual 1M/5K Fun Run (and WALK) is from April 23 to April 29 and supports LSMNJ's COVID-19 Relief Fund and the H.E.R.O. Program.
Learn More and Register Today at https://runsignup.com/.../NJ/Burlington/FeetintheStreetLSMNJ
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Virtual 1M/5K Fun Run
We're hiring! Crane's Mill has open positions for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CHHAs, plus Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dietary, and more!
Follow the link below to search for positions and apply, and find out why Crane's Mill is a certified Great Place to Work!
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Feet in the Street is back!
Get moving and put your feet in the street to walk, run or hike either 1 mile or 5K (3.1 miles) in an effort to support LSMNJ’s COVID Relief efforts and the H.E.R.O. program serving the underserved in Camden.
Refer 5 Friends and get your registration FREE! https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Burlington/FeetintheStreetLSMNJ
Say Hello to our Crane’s Mill Neighbor of the Week
Cristine Franco joined Crane’s Mill in July 2019, and is the Administrator of the Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods. Cristine Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Cristine has enhanced the life of many seniors through excellence in life enrichment programs. In her current role as Administrator she has fallen in love with the day to day responsibility of caring for residents and has developed fond relationships with residents, families, and staff.
Inspiring essay on getting back to one's "roots" from a Peabody-winning journalist.
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My Gray Hair Is An Asset, Not a Shame
St. Patrick’s Day leftover ideas with Chef Dom and Germaine!
☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day! Residents are currently loving our strolling bagpiper! This afternoon, more fun will take place over Zoom and holiday-themed treats will be delivered door-to-door! ☘️
